Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%46%
Age11 yr12 yr
Price£66.95£62.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value75/100

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner65/100
Value64/100

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask is better value at £63 vs £67.

For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£66.95 vs £62.5)

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£62.5 vs £66.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 11 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Islay #4 11 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyMedicinalDried FruitLeathery

Only Tomatin 12 Year Old 2010 Italian Collection - Barolo Cask

SherriedCooked FruitToastedVanilla

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